Generations of innovation:
A president's Perspective

Across North America, sleek Prevost motorcoaches traverse city streets, cruise down highways, and carry superstar entertainers on multi-city tours. Founded by Eugène Prévost in 1924, the company has maintained three core values: customer intimacy, premium quality, and sound innovation. These principles have guided leaders who have shaped Prevost’s history and evolution over a century.

Throughout Prevost's 100-year history, numerous achievements and innovations, crafted by these leaders, have resulted in products that exceeded market demands and set new industry standards.

Eugène Prévost, President and Founder 1924 - 1957

Eugène Prévost was an intrepid entrepreneur in Sainte-Claire, Quebec, who specialized in making church pews and school furniture. Prévost's entrée into motorized vehicles leveraged his carpentry skills. He was commissioned to build a wooden coach body to mount on an REO truck chassis, a request that led to many others. The company grew, and in 1937, it built a bus manufacturing facility in Sainte-Claire. Ever the innovator, Prévost built and expanded the company into a separate, viable operation, establishing a tradition of innovation for those who followed.

Eugène Prévost, President and Founder 1924 - 1957

Paul Normand, President 1957 - 1968

Paul Normand, President 1957 - 1968

In 1957, Paul Normand became president and injected new life into the company with innovative products, subsequently renaming it Prevost Car Inc. During his tenure, Prevost introduced new bus models, which dominated the market, leading to new distribution opportunities in the United States and the launch of the company's first motorhomes.

André Normand, President 1968 - 1996

“The biggest challenge was when we decided to build a new plant. We built the plant with the transporter so that we could take a bus somewhere, put it in the next stage, take a motorhome shell somewhere, put it in the next stage. We kept the flexibility that we had when we were very small and even being much bigger we kept the same flexibility.”

In 1968, André Normand became president of Prevost Car Inc. Under his leadership and vision, the company undertook major product and engineering projects, made significant financial investments, and took extensive risks. This strategy paid off in the long run, paving the way for the development of new models that withstood the test of time and became benchmarks in the industry.

André Normand, President 1968 - 1996

Georges Bourelle, President 1996 - 2003

Georges Bourelle, President 1996 - 2003

“I'm very proud of having achieved 1,000 units in 2000 which was a long-term objective for Prevost and I was very proud to be able to accomplish that.”

During his tenure, Georges Bourelle achieved record production numbers, some of which remain unsurpassed today. Promoted to president in 1996, he led the organization until 2003. Under his leadership, the company reached record sales and production milestones, building over 1,000 vehicles in a single year, including approximately 400 shells for conversion.

Gaétan Bolduc, President 2004 - 2015

"I had a vision for the long term, a 10-year vision, and each year we were checking off what needed to be done. All working together, synchronized with high power, high performance, in every direction, in every department."

Gaétan Bolduc rose through the ranks from operations to engineering before becoming president. During his tenure, he focused on production excellence, propelling the company to new heights and market dominance. The company's reputation as a leader in the North American coach market and provider of premier service and support strengthened with the growth of the service network throughout North America.

Gaétan Bolduc, President 2004 - 2015

François Tremblay, President 2016 - Present

François Tremblay, President 2016 - Present

"Prevost will continue to push the boundaries of the industry by offering innovative products and unparalleled support with passionate people. All this for the ultimate service of our customers for the next century."

François Tremblay became president of Prevost in 2016, driving tremendous product innovation and securing a consistent top market position. The company has continued to expand its service support by growing the North American service network with new locations and adding mobile units. Under his leadership, Prevost continues to demonstrate its commitment to customers by addressing operator challenges and offering programs and products that set a new standard for luxury motorcoaches.